I wish I had some better suggestions to offer on some closed-back headphones like you're looking for, btw. But I haven't really had an opportunity to try out many closed-backs in the mid-fi price range that you're interested in. And have only read or listened to some reviews, and others opinions on them.
There is a fairly active topic that focuses mostly on middle and higher-end closed-back headphones in another well-known headphone forum here though, that might possibly be worth a look for some more info on some of this. Some of the folks who participate in that topic seem to be as interested in the cosmetics of their HPs as their sound though.
Which is somethin to keep in mind.
Open back headphones tend to be more the norm on the high-end and also in mid-fi. Because most people think they have better sound quality. Many of the higher end headphone manufacturers have been adding a couple closed-back HPs to their lineups though in recent years. So you will find some more options to choose from now in some of the higher price brackets than 5 or 10 years ago.
Most of the headphones I've owned and tried have also been closed. But they are mostly in the sub-$250 price range, which seems a bit lower than the kind of thing you're lookin for. If you intend to use the headphone for both music and movies though, then I think I personally might lean a little more toward a good dynamic headphone design than a planar. But there are probably some very good performers in both categories that are worth considering.
There is a fairly active topic that focuses mostly on middle and higher-end closed-back headphones in another well-known headphone forum here though, that might possibly be worth a look for some more info on some of this. Some of the folks who participate in that topic seem to be as interested in the cosmetics of their HPs as their sound though.
Which is somethin to keep in mind.Open back headphones tend to be more the norm on the high-end and also in mid-fi. Because most people think they have better sound quality. Many of the higher end headphone manufacturers have been adding a couple closed-back HPs to their lineups though in recent years. So you will find some more options to choose from now in some of the higher price brackets than 5 or 10 years ago.
Most of the headphones I've owned and tried have also been closed. But they are mostly in the sub-$250 price range, which seems a bit lower than the kind of thing you're lookin for. If you intend to use the headphone for both music and movies though, then I think I personally might lean a little more toward a good dynamic headphone design than a planar. But there are probably some very good performers in both categories that are worth considering.
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